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Caribbean mini-festival

Name: Caribbean mini-festival
Start: 2026-10-12
End: 2026-10-12
Location: Saugerties

Upstate Films and Inquiring Minds Bookstore are hosting a Caribbean mini-festival at the Orpheum Theatre in Saugerties, N.Y., on Monday, Oct. 12, from 5-9 p.m. This event features a book talk, a catered meal, and a screening of the reggae film “Rockers.”

Date: Oct 12, 2026
Location: Saugerties
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Book talk featuring author Cynthia McWay
Catered meal by Divinely Delicious Foods
Screening of the reggae film “Rockers”

The Caribbean mini-festival begins at 5 p.m. with a book talk featuring author Cynthia McWay. She will discuss her latest memoir, “Under the Crucian Sun: A Memoir of Place,” which chronicles her experiences renovating an abandoned plantation house on St. Croix. Chef and owner of Divinely Delicious Food, Tamika Sultan, will also be present during the book talk.

Following the book talk, a catered meal prepared by Divinely Delicious Foods will be served at 6 p.m. The evening concludes at 7 p.m. with a screening of the reggae film “Rockers,” presented as part of the theater’s Monday music series, “Sonic Wave.” This 100-minute film, described as a comedy/drama narrative/documentary, showcases reggae culture at its peak and features artists such as Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace, Burning Spear, Gregory Isaacs, and Robbie Shakespeare.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Orpheum Theatre; www.dailyfreeman.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Saugerties

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